Strong's H8660 · Hebrew
תִּרְשָׁתָא
Tirshâthâʼ · /teer-shaw-thaw'/
Definition
Tirshatha, the title of a Persian deputy or governor
KJV: Tirshatha.
Root / derivation: of foreign derivation;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תִּרְשָׁתָא across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Nehemiah4 verses
And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and Thummim.
Nehemiah 7:70And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basons, five hundred and thirty priests’ garments.
Nehemiah 8:9And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the Lord your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law.
Nehemiah 10:1Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8660 (Tirshâthâʼ) mean?
Tirshatha, the title of a Persian deputy or governor
How many times does H8660 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8660 (תִּרְשָׁתָא) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Tirshatha.”
How is Tirshâthâʼ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8660 is rendered as “Tirshatha” (5×).
Where does the Hebrew word תִּרְשָׁתָא come from?
of foreign derivation;